How much does a nurse practitioner make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $64.83 an hour or $11,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.83
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 4,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,300 | $48.72 | |
| 25th | $119,700 | $57.53 | |
| Median | $134,800 | $64.83 | |
| 75th | $158,700 | $76.28 | |
| 90th | $175,400 | $84.35 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $64.83 ($134,800 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $134,800 against $132,300 nationally, 2% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $135,900, so Washington pays 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for nurse practitioner pay?
97 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.